Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey was excited about Denver’s recent signing of his younger brother, Boss, to a five-year, $17.5 million deal.

“He brings athleticism, he’ll make some plays and that’s big for us,” Champ Bailey said. “He a guy that is definitely accountable.”

Boss Bailey spent his first five seasons in Detroit after being selected in the second round of the 2003 draft. He had an outstanding career at Georgia, where he followed his older brother as an all-conference selection.

The 28-year-old linebacker has appeared in 58 games, including 51 starts, and has 258 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions. Last season, he had a career-best 31/2 sacks and 47 tackles in 15 games.

“They didn’t use him right in Detroit,” Champ Bailey said. “We’re going to use him right here. I’ll make sure of that.”

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